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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,236.78, 34,824.69 and 14,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,236.78, 34,824.69 and 14,627.22 is: 20,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,236.78 : 34,824.69 = 14,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,236.78/34,824.69 = 14,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,236.78x = 34,824.69 × 14,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,236.78x = 509,388,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,388,402.06/25,236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.37

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